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UK diesel price hits all-time high of 199.18p per litre, RAC reports
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According to the RAC, UK diesel prices have reached a record high of 199.18p per litre driven by the ongoing conflict in the Middle East and disruptions to wholesale oil production and transportation. The increase raises the cost of filling an average family car with diesel to £110, while petrol prices have also continued to rise.
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- UK diesel prices reached an all-time high of 199.18p per litre, surpassing the previous record set in June 2022.
- The surge is attributed to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, which has severely disrupted wholesale oil production and transportation.
- Filling an average family car with diesel now costs £110, which is £31 more than at the start of the conflict.
- Petrol prices have also risen, currently standing at 174.13p per litre.
- International diesel supplies have been further constrained by a Russian export ban following attacks on its refineries.
- The RAC warns that higher fuel costs will likely be passed on to consumers for goods and services relying on diesel lorries and vans.